Join Eloise and Marianne for a conversation on sociocracy, the power of consent, and the liberatory potential of education.
Flicking through social media or reading the news, it can feel like we’re collectively more divided and polarised than ever - and that we’re increasingly finding it heard to truly hear one another, in our hurry to put across our views first and ‘win’ the debate. We see this reflected in our political structures, where two sides argue across Parliament or Senate divides, and debates can be won or lost in all-or-nothing votes, sometimes with devastating consequences.
But what if we all grew up enjoying an education system where everyone’s voice held the same power - and was truly heard? What if we were raised in families where decisions were made through open discussion, and where consent was prioritised? What might happen if our politicians ruled through seeking consensus rather than by attacking each other?
If you’ve ever wondered about these questions, you’re going to love this conversation with Marianne Osorio.
You can read a transcript of this interview here (though please note this is automatically generated by Substack so there may be some errors!)
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"Good enough for now, safe enough to try": Marianne Osorio on the power of consent